On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

to her big brother’s grumbling and lovingly embraced him

sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really

danced in his eyes.

exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message

retrieved a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began

to the side, propping his arm on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her ethereal beauty as

Villa, an aura

heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures,

her wish and turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two

later, after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft

the soft, golden glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two

their peaceful faces, her eyes

Hubby,” she whispered, a tender smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting embrace

swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya

saw this as an opportunity to spread

insulting and went far beyond just

news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between Jenson

incurred losses worth

reprimanded his drowsy daughter, “Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross

was utterly

was this? How could I possibly offend

building up inside him. He saw

innocent with me! This morning, the vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression,

“Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly

joined the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out where things went

“Okay.”

day. She had

spend time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a

lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess

trying to

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